@wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

4 Best Compression Boots: Therabody, Hyperice, and More (2026) https://www.wired.com/story/best-compression-boots/ #Tech #Health #Gear

WIRED

Your Post-Workout Routine Might Be Missing These Compression Boots

From premium full-leg systems to portable calf sleeves, these are the best compression boots that earned a place in my recovery routine.

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· 2w ago

Meta Pinky Promises Its Smart Glasses Will Be Private Soon https://www.wired.com/story/meta-pinky-promises-its-smart-glasses-are-going-to-be-private-soon/ #Tech #Privacy #ARVR

WIRED

Meta Pinky-Promises Its Smart Glasses Will Be Private Soon

The company is bringing its Private Processing encryption service to its much-maligned smart glasses.

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· 1mo ago

The Cop Who Took On Flock https://www.wired.com/story/the-cop-who-took-on-flock/ #Technology #Security #Culture

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The Cop Who Took On Flock

After Noel Pichardo called out his city's embrace of Flock surveillance cameras, he was subjected to five internal affairs investigations in less than two years.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

Two Fossil Fuel Companies Are Betting Big on Data Centers https://www.wired.com/story/chevron-williams-driving-data-center-boom/

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Two Fossil Fuel Companies Are Betting Big on Data Centers

Chevron and Williams are big winners in the race to power artificial intelligence as they build out gas-fired power plants and pipelines.

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· 2w ago

The Data Center Backlash Should Also Be a Climate Reckoning. It Isn't Yet https://www.wired.com/story/data-center-backlash-climate-reckoning/ #Environment #DataCenter #Climate

WIRED

The Data Center Backlash Should Also Be a Climate Reckoning. It Isn’t Yet

Climate groups are latching onto the data center opposition movement, but it remains to be seen if they can get people to care about the facilities’ impact on the atmosphere.

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· 1w ago

These Extremists Are Running for Election in November https://www.wired.com/story/these-extremists-are-running-for-election-in-november/ #Politics #Extremism #Elections

WIRED

These Extremists Are Running for Election in November

With the threat of political violence at unprecedented levels, state and federal GOP candidates are openly sharing racist, pro-militia, anti-vaccine, sexist, antisemitic, and secessionist views.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2w ago

This App Makes Your Laptop Screen Look Like Paper https://www.wired.com/story/paperman-makes-your-laptop-screen-look-like-paper/ #Tech #Gadgets #Display

WIRED

This App Makes Your Laptop Screen Look Like Paper

The app Paperman gives your screen some added texture in an effort to make it easier on your eyes. It works best for reading, writing, or otherwise working with text.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Review (2026): A Hybrid Tablet for Taking Notes and Watching Video https://www.wired.com/review/tcl-note-a1-nxtpaper-tablet/ #Tech #Tablets #Reviews

WIRED

TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Review: A Hybrid Tablet for Taking Notes and Watching Video

TCL’s hybrid tablet-digital notebook tries to be the best of both worlds, and it mostly succeeds.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like https://www.wired.com/story/spokane-shows-new-era-of-wildfires/ #Environment #Wildfire #Climate

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 3w ago

Meet the Academics Trying to Stop You From Having Sex in Robotaxis https://www.wired.com/story/meet-the-academics-trying-to-stop-you-from-having-sex-in-robotaxis/

WIRED

Meet the Academics Trying to Stop You From Having Sex in Robotaxis

“You know ‘Bang Bus’? We don’t want that.”

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

AI Could Help Fossil Fuel Companies Create More Emissions https://www.wired.com/story/ai-could-help-fossil-fuel-companies-create-more-emissions/ #AI #Environment #Energy

WIRED

AI Could Help Fossil Fuel Companies Create More Emissions

New research finds that by making the fossil fuel industry more productive, AI could help increase carbon emissions by up to nearly 5 percent—vastly outpacing the impact of data centers.

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· 2mo ago

The 12 Best Anime to Watch if You Think You Hate Anime https://www.wired.com/story/the-12-best-anime-to-watch-if-you-think-you-hate-anime/ #Anime #Culture #Entertainment

WIRED

The 12 Best Anime to Watch if You Think You Hate Anime

Japan’s strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Here’s what to watch.

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· 2w ago

SmartLabels QR Code Organizing System Review (2026): AI Made Sense of My Junk Drawer https://www.wired.com/review/smartlabels-qr-code-organizing-system/ #Tech #AI #Organization

WIRED

AI Promised to Organize My Clutter. Here’s the Messy Result

SmartLabels can inventory everything in a photo, but I tested whether its AI could survive the chaos of my busy household.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

OpenAI Didn't Notice Its AI Agents Using a Message Board to Plan Their Hacking Spree https://www.wired.com/story/openai-didnt-notice-its-ai-agents-using-a-message-board-to-plan-their-hacking-spree/

WIRED

OpenAI Didn’t Notice Its AI Agents Using a Message Board to Plan Their Hacking Spree

At the Black Hat security conference, the AI giant revealed new details about how its agents went rogue, hacked several other companies—and did it all right under the company’s nose.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

WhatsApp Gets a Handy @all Feature for Group Chats https://www.wired.com/story/whatsapp-gets-a-handy-all-feature-for-group-chats/ #Tech #SocialMedia #Messaging

WIRED

WhatsApp Gets a Handy @all Feature for Group Chats

A new software update builds on WhatsApp’s group chat chops by adding anonymous polls and introducing an easier way to start a smaller private chat away from the larger group.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 1w ago

Nothing's New Headphone (1) Pro Are Made for the Studio https://www.wired.com/story/nothings-new-headphone-1-pro-are-made-for-the-studio/ #Tech #Audio #Gadgets

WIRED

Nothing’s New Headphone (1) Pro Are Made for the Studio

With three drivers in each ear and tuning from Metropolis Studios, Nothing wants its new $399 cans to shine in the studio while also making your commute more musical.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

Hairmax LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex Review: Putting Down New Roots https://www.wired.com/review/hairmax-laserband-82-comfortflex/ #BeautyTech #HairCare #Gadgets

WIRED

This Weird Laser Headband Actually Helped My Hair Loss

I tested the HairMax LaserBand 82 for five months to see if red-light therapy could reverse my perimenopausal hair loss.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2w ago

Quince Luggage Is Affordable but Doesn't Feel Cheap (2026) https://www.wired.com/story/quince-wants-to-be-your-new-away-luggage/ #Gear #Reviews #Lifestyle

WIRED

Why Buy an Away When Quince Is Half the Price?

If you’ve been eyeing Away but balking at the price, Quince’s luggage is just as sleek, sturdy, and packed with thoughtful features.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

Sensitive Info Goes Into 'No Reply' Emails Constantly. This Guy Sees It All https://www.wired.com/story/sensitive-info-goes-into-no-reply-emails-constantly-this-guy-sees-it-all/ #Security #Privacy #Email

WIRED

Sensitive Info Goes Into ‘No Reply’ Emails Constantly. This Guy Sees It All

Two security researchers bought cheap domains—including noreply.net and deleteduser.com—and set up email listening services. Hundreds of companies are sending them corporate secrets.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 3w ago

Customer Data Permanently Lost in Iran Strikes on Amazon Data Centers https://www.wired.com/story/customer-data-permanently-lost-in-iran-strikes-on-amazon-data-centers/ #Tech #Cybersecurity #Business

WIRED

Customer Data Permanently Lost in Iran Strikes on Amazon Data Centers

Amazon Web Services didn’t design its data centers to withstand war, and now the company admits it can’t recover what’s been lost.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2w ago

The Pope's AI Guy Is Worried About 'Cartel' Behavior Among Big Labs https://www.wired.com/story/popes-ai-advisor-warns-of-cartel-behavior-big-labs/ #AI #Technology #Ethics

WIRED

The Pope’s AI Guy Is Worried About ‘Cartel’ Behavior Among Big Labs

Paolo Benanti tells WIRED that hysteria over whether godlike AI could destroy humanity is distracting from the need for public debate about how to govern the technology.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and the Misreading of Science Fiction https://www.wired.com/story/book-excerpt-rise-and-fall-of-the-artificial-state-jill-lepore-silicon-valley-sci-fi/ #Tech #Science #Culture

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk https://www.wired.com/story/california-group-buy-bringing-down-heat-pump-costs/ #Environment #Technology #Energy

WIRED

A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk

The approach is like a Costco for heat pumps, and it’s helping make installations more accessible as heat waves worsen.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today https://www.wired.com/story/hp-omnibook-5-50-percent-off/ #Tech #Computers #Deals

WIRED

My Favorite Budget Laptop Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today

The HP OmniBook 5 has a beautiful OLED screen and gets great battery life, despite being just $750 right now.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

Best Solar Generators for Off-Grid Trips, RVs, and Home Backup https://www.wired.com/story/best-solar-generators/ #Tech #SolarPower #Outdoors

WIRED

I Tested a Pile of Solar Generators to See Which Are Worth the Money

If you want to capture the sun’s power with solar panels, these are the best solar generators I’ve tested.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

12 Best Coffee Subscriptions (2026), Tested by Caffeine Hounds https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-coffee-subscriptions/

WIRED

The 10 Best Coffee Subscriptions of 2026 to Keep You Wired

We tried dozens of the best coffee subscriptions to find freshly roasted, delicious coffee for every taste.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2w ago

A New Chatbot Wants to Unlock the Secrets in Tattered Ancient Greek Records https://www.wired.com/story/apollo-ai-model-ancient-greek-secrets-papyrus/

WIRED

A New Chatbot Wants to Unlock the Secrets in Tattered Ancient Greek Records

In the hope of uncovering new details about ancient life, researchers have developed a large language model that fills in the gaps in papyrus fragments.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2w ago

Viture's Vonder Glasses Are Meant to Map Your Mind https://www.wired.com/story/viture-vonder-glasses-are-meant-to-map-your-mind/

WIRED

Viture’s Vonder Glasses Are Meant to Map Your Mind

No cameras? No problem. Viture’s first display-free smart glasses have bone-conduction microphones to privately record your daily musings.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 1mo ago

A Prop 65 Crash Course: What You Need to Know (2026) https://www.wired.com/story/why-does-everything-have-a-prop-65-warning/ #Science #Health #Law

WIRED

Why Does Everything Have a Prop 65 Warning?

Prop 65 was meant to inform consumers, not to tell them which products to buy. But a product without a warning isn’t necessarily free of contaminants.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 1mo ago

Motorola Coupon Code for September 2026 https://www.wired.com/story/motorola-coupon-code/ #Deals #Tech #Motorola

WIRED

Motorola Coupon Codes and Discounts for October 2026

Upgrade your smartphone for less with the latest Motorola promo codes, free shipping offers, and exclusive seasonal discounts.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 1mo ago

Face Recognition Is Becoming the Norm for Dating Apps https://www.wired.com/story/face-recognition-is-becoming-the-norm-for-dating-apps/ #Tech #Dating #Privacy

WIRED

Face Recognition Is Becoming the Norm for Dating Apps

To keep scammers at bay, dating apps are embracing biometric scanning tools and “verified human” badges. These moves are sparking concerns about surveillance and privacy.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

DeepMind Says Its AI Can Predict Hurricanes Earlier Than Everyone Else https://www.wired.com/story/deepmind-ai-model-can-predict-hurricanes-earlier/

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 1w ago

Boox Announces the Picco, Its Smallest E-Reader Ever (2026) https://www.wired.com/story/boox-picco-announcement-2026/ #Tech #Gadgets #Ereaders

WIRED

Meet the Picco, One of the Smallest E-Readers Ever

The Boox Picco is a palm-sized e-reader with a 4-inch screen, strong support for different ebook formats, and digital utility tools.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

Shark PowerDetect Speed Review (2026): Light and Powerful https://www.wired.com/review/shark-powerdetect-speed/

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 3w ago

Flock Offers Employees Buyouts as Customers Flee https://www.wired.com/story/flock-is-offering-voluntary-buyouts-to-employees/ #Business #Tech #Startup

WIRED

Flock Offers Employees Buyouts as Customers Flee

As dozens of cities end contracts for its controversial license plate readers, Flock is rolling out a voluntary severance program, WIRED has learned.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 1w ago

Beats 360 Review: Customizable, Stylish, and Fun https://www.wired.com/review/beats-360/ #Tech #Audio #Reviews

WIRED

The Beats 360 Has Your Back in the Gym, but Lets You Down Elsewhere

Beats’ customizable over-ear headphones are sweat-resistant and offer great noise cancellation for workouts, but there are stronger options for everyday use.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2w ago

She's 28, Loves God and Her Family, and Might Be the Reason You Can't Have Kids https://www.wired.com/story/emma-waters-fertility-tech/ #Science #Health #Society

WIRED

She’s 28, Loves God and Her Family, and Might Be the Reason You Can’t Have Kids

No IVF. No surrogacy. No polygenic tests. Emma Waters is leading a national fight against fertility tech—with her hot husband’s permission, of course.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 3w ago

Xiaomi Has a Luxury SUV for $31,000 That All Western Brands Should Fear https://www.wired.com/story/xiaomi-has-a-luxury-suv-all-western-brands-should-fear/ #Cars #Tech #Business

WIRED

Xiaomi Has a Luxury SUV for $31,000 That All Western Brands Should Fear

The SkyNomad—with heated floors, a projector, a pop-up roof, a fridge, swiveling seats, and over 1,000 miles of range—is a “luxury” ride that undercuts Range Rovers by tens of thousands of dollars.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 3w ago

Thermacell LIV 2.0 Review: Taking My Yard Back https://www.wired.com/review/thermacell-liv-smart-mosquito-repellent-system-2/

WIRED

I’ve Spent Years Fighting Texas Mosquitoes. This Is What Finally Worked

Thermacell LIV 2.0 is expensive and imperfect, but it outperforms nearly every mosquito-control method I’ve tried.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 3w ago

Here's How an AI Slowdown Could Actually Be Enforced https://www.wired.com/story/heres-how-an-ai-slowdown-could-actually-work/ #AI #Technology #Regulation

WIRED

Here’s How an AI Slowdown Could Actually Be Enforced

Even if big AI companies agree to a pause, ensuring that nobody tries to sneak ahead could prove tricky.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2w ago

AT&T Is Automating Away Jobs--and Its Old Telecom Empire https://www.wired.com/story/atandt-is-automating-away-its-old-telecom-empire/ #Tech #Business #Automation

WIRED

AT&T Is Automating Away Jobs—and Its Old Telecom Empire

The telecom giant is eager to show Wall Street that it can do more with less. That means fewer employees, less electricity, and increased automation.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2w ago

You Don't Need to Pay for Distraction-Blocking Software https://www.wired.com/story/you-dont-need-to-pay-for-distraction-blocking-software/ #Tech #Productivity #Apps

WIRED

You Don’t Need to Pay for Distraction-Blocking Software

These free iOS and Android apps create the physical friction you need to put down your phone.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 3w ago

Tiny Hairs That Help Corals Breathe May Malfunction in Warming Oceans https://www.wired.com/story/tiny-hairs-that-help-corals-breathe-may-malfunction-in-warming-oceans/

WIRED

Tiny Hairs That Help Corals Breathe May Malfunction in Warming Oceans

Several new studies have uncovered this long overlooked aspect of coral physiology that could be the key to the animals’ fate in a changing climate.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2w ago

10 Best Coffee Subscriptions (2026), Tested by Caffeine Hounds https://www.wired.com/story/best-coffee-subscription/ #Coffee #Subscriptions #Home

WIRED

The 10 Best Coffee Subscriptions of 2026 to Keep You Wired

We tried dozens of the best coffee subscriptions to find freshly roasted, delicious coffee for every taste.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

Why Each Octopus Arm Has a Mind of Its Own https://www.wired.com/story/octopus-arms-distributed-intelligence-nine-brains/ #Science #Octopus #AnimalBehavior

WIRED

When Your Brain Is in Your Arm

Two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms—each operating independently—including the one it uses to have sex.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

Meetily Lets You Transcribe and Summarize Meetings Without a Subscription--Here's How https://www.wired.com/story/meetily-lets-you-transcribe-and-summarize-meetings-without-a-subscription-heres-how/ #Productivity #AI #Tech

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 2mo ago

8 Best Workout Headphones & Earbuds: Beats, Bose, Apple (2026) https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-workout-headphones-and-earbuds/ #Tech #Audio #Fitness

WIRED

These Earbuds Survived My Sweatiest Workouts

The right workout headphones can make every run, ride, and lift enjoyable. These are the best pairs that stay put and sound brilliant.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 1w ago

Solving Math's Greatest Problems Was an Art Form. Then Came AI https://www.wired.com/story/solving-maths-greatest-problems-was-an-art-form-until-ai/ #AI #Math #Science

$Solving Math’s Greatest Problems Was an Art Form. Then Came AI$

WIRED

Solving Math’s Greatest Problems Was an Art Form. Then Came AI

Mathematics has been one of humanity’s most creative endeavors, akin to painting and poetry. Now, mathematicians are trying to save it from the brute force of AI.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 3w ago

A New Headset to Help With Depression Is Now Available in the US https://www.wired.com/story/flow-neuroscience-headset-help-depression-available-in-us/ #HealthTech #MentalHealth #Science

WIRED

A New Headset to Help With Depression Is Now Available in the US

The device made by Flow Neuroscience is approved by the FDA and could help people get off antidepressants—but it costs $2,200.

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WIRED @wired@robot.villas

· 3w ago

The Census Bureau Is Overrun With Staffers From a MAGA Think Tank https://www.wired.com/story/a-trump-aligned-think-tank-focused-on-voting-rights-has-taken-over-the-census-bureau/ #Politics #Government #News

WIRED

The Census Bureau Is Overrun With Staffers From a MAGA Think Tank

The US Census is home to vast troves of sensitive data on nearly every person living in the country, which is used for apportioning and drawing congressional districts as well as allocating federal funding based on population sizes.

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